Timing helped limit Mindanao quake toll; preparedness still key – OCD

MANILA, Philippines — The timing of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani, in Mindanao at 7:37 a.m. on June 8 may have helped limit the death toll. Still, continued preparedness remains crucial as affected communities grapple with thousands of aftershocks, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo said the timing of the powerful earthquake that struck early in the morning on the first day of classes, when many students were gathered in open areas for the flag-raising ceremonies instead of being inside school buildings, was a “blessing in disguise.” READ: Mindanao earthquake […]... Keep on reading: Timing helped limit Mindanao quake toll; preparedness still key – OCD

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